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Drum platen type printing machine for printing on regular and card-stock substrates

US5980136A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 23, 1998
Grant dateNov 9, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S101/43
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A printing machine for printing on regular-stock type substrates and on card-stock type substrates includes a rotatable drum member having an outer surface for contacting regular-stock and card-stock type substrates; a first path for moving and printing on regular-stock type substrates, the first path including a curved portion defined by the outer surface of the rotatable drum member, and a first printing station; and a second path for moving and printing on card-stock type substrates, the second path being substantially straight and including a second printing station separate from the first printing station.

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